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FL58 OUA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,673 mi
Last recorded73,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 OUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 73,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 72,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,869 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 71,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,076 miles

Coil spring corroded All road springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly damaged flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframes and suspension now quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 71,076 miles

Coil spring corroded All road springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly damaged flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished out surface UV damage (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished out surface UV damage (4.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframes and suspension now quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 70,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension spring touches innerwing when jacked up.?

Fail 13 Jan 2022 70,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect UV damaged lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to blown bulb. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% seized front calipers (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension spring touches innerwing when jacked up.?

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,457 miles

slight brake bind nsf when turned by hand

uv damaged headlights

Fail 19 Jan 2021 68,457 miles

Windscreen washer not working note...washer pump wiring smells hot? (3.5 (a))

slight brake bind nsf when turned by hand

uv damaged headlights

Pass 8 Jan 2020 67,711 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlight UV damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

coil spring quite rusty in places

steering UJ recommend grease-up

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLIGHTLY STICKY NSF CALIPER? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

OSF FOG LENS BROKEN

Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,781 miles

AUXILLARY BELT APPEARS QUITE OLD/WORN. REC REN WITH TENSIONER ETC.

OS FRONT WHEEL HAS A DAMAGED RIM.

SOME ROAD SALT DAMAGE. FRONT OF ENGINE/SUBFRAMES ETC. REC WAX.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,605 miles

Nearside Front suspention top mount slightly stiff hwen steering turned lock to lock

Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,480 miles

auxillary belt/tensioner due on age.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 56,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

auxillary belt/tensioner due on age.

tyre are all under-inflated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,419 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 43,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs possibly worn past service life

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,943 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 37,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

225/45/17 tyre size

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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FL58 OUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL58 OUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL58 OUA registered?

FL58 OUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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